Combined clock and lamp



Au 24, 1943. v. PEVTER-SON 2,327,666

COMBINED CLOCK AND LAMP Filed Aug. 1, 1942 2 Sheets-Sheet l INVENTOR. V6390 Pea e/'60 ATTORNEY 4, 1943. v. PETERSON Q 2,327,666

COMBINED CLOCK ANP LAMP Filed Aug. 1, 1942 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 NV ENT OR Vi'gyo efrzspn ATTORNEY I meat 'd M224, 1943 UNITED STATE s PATENT OFFICE This invention relates to new and useful improvements ina combined clock and lamp.

More particularly, the invention contemplates an electric lamp and an alarm clock connected together in a new and novelway. If desired the alarm clock may also be connected to turn on or extinguish the lamp at predetermined times.

StilLfurther the invention contemplates-a connection between alarm clock and lamp, arranged so that the lamp may be raised and lowered as desired.

Another object of the invention resides in so arranging the connection between the alarm clock and lamp so that the alarm clock may be freed, and the lamp raised or lowered in a certain convenient way.

and of the objects and advantages thereof, reference will be had to the following description and accompanying drawings, and to the appended claims in which the various novel features of the invention are more particularly set forth.

In the accompanying drawings forming a material part of this disclosure:

Fig. 1 is a front elevational view of a combined clock and lamp constructed in accordanc with this invention.

Fig. 2 is an enlarged fragmentary end elevational view of Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is an enlarged horizontal sectional view taken on the line 8'-3 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 4 is a fragmentary vertical sectional view taken on the lined-t of Fig. 3.

Fig. 5 is a fragmentary horizontal sectional view taken on the line 5-5 of Fig. 4.

Fig. 6 is an elevational view of a combined .clock and lamp of modified form constructed in accordance with this invention.

Figs. '7 to 12 are similar views to Fig. 6, illustrating other modified forms of the combined clock and lamp, constructed in accordance with this invention.

The combined clock and lamp, in accordance with this invention, includes a base ill upon which a clock having a pair of side projections l2 may rest. The base l0 may be of any shape, design or construction. It is provided ,with a standard l3 mounted on and projecttween lugs I! mounted on the arms M. This spring I8 is normally disposed behind the clock 7 ll so that it is out of view from the front of the combined clock and lamp.

The said horizontal arms II are substantially of L-shape. Each has a forward projecting portion it which is disposed to the sides of the clock II and are provided with the said open ings l5. Each of the arms ll is also provided with'a laterally extending portion I9. These portions I9 are directed towards each other. The portions l9 are held relatively spaced by small end portions 20, from the ends of each of the portions 19, bent towards each other, as clearly illustrated in Fig. 3. The horizontal arms l4 areslidably supported by lugs 2| which are mounted on the standard l3 and which engage the top and bottom edges of the laterally ex tending portions IQ of the said arms H.

A tube 2| is vertically adjustably mounted on the said standard l3 and is provided with a cam portion 22 for moving the arms It away from each other when the tube 2| is raised. The tube 2| is provided with a lug 23 from which a stud 24 projects through a vertical slot 25 formed in the standard iii. A wing nut 26 is mounted on the stud 24 by which the stud 24 may be clamped in various positions in the slot 25 to correspondingly hold the tube 2| in raised or lowered positions. Thetube 2| is fiat for slidably guiding a flat stem 21. This stem 21 projects from a reflector 28 for a lamp 29.

Latch means is provided on the standard l3 for holding said stem 21 in selected positions. This latch means includes astiff leaf spring 80 "mounted on the standard i3 and extending upwards and provided -with a pin 3| which passes through a vertical slot 32 formed in an edgeportion of the tube 2|. This pin 3! engages betweenthe teeth of a rack 33 formed on the adjacent side of the stem 21. Another cam 35 is mounted on the tube 2| for opening the said latch means when the tube is raised. This cam 35 is adapted to engage beneath the top free end of the spring 30 to flex it outwards and so withdraw the pin 3| from between the rack teeth 33. Thus the stem 21 is freed.

The cam 22 is in the nature of a flared portion formed on the tube 2|. It acts in conjunction with a pair of projections 36 mounted respectively on the adjacent faces of the laterally extending portions l9 ,of the arms I 4. The tube 2| passes between the said laterally extending portions IS on the arms H, see particularly Figs. 3 and 5. In Fig. 5 projections 36 are shown engaged against the sides of the tube 2|. It will be realized that when the tube 2| is raised the cam 22' will move the projections 38 away from each other and this indirectly moves the arms it away from each other.

The operation of the device is as follgws:

The combined clock and lamp, as illu trated-in Figs. 1-5 inclusive, is ready to be used. However, if it is desired to lower the reflector 2B which holds the lamp 29, and if it isdesired to remove the clock i4, it is merely necessary that the wing nut 26 be loosened to free the tube 2| which is then moved upwards a suflicient distance to cause the cam 35 to flex the spring 30 and withdraw the pin 3| from the teeth of the rack 33, and simultaneously to cause the cam 22 to move the projections 38 apart to indirectly move the arms it free from the side projections l2 of the clock. The tube 2| may be clamped into this new position by tightening the nut 26. The stem 21 may now be raised or lowered and held in a selected position. The clock ii may be removed if desired, and replaced. Finally, the wing nut 25 may again be loosened and the tube 2i replaced to the position illustrated in Fig. 4.

in which the stem 21 will be again locked in a fixed position and the arms i l will engage the projections 12 of the clock.

' In Fig. 6 another embodiment of the invention has been disclosed which distinguishes from the prior form merelyln details of construction. The combined clock and lamp, in accordance with this form ofthe invention, includes a base Ill which i provided with a pair of fountain pens 40. The base Ill also supports a clock ii which a is provided at its top with a calendar 4|. The clock Il has projections l2 at its side which are engaged by the pair of horizontal arms I4. The combined clock and lamp is also provided with a reflector 28 provided with a lamp 29*. The reflector 28 is supported by a stem 21. The arms M and stem 21 are associated with each other in the identical manner described relative to the prior form of this invention and further details will therefore not be given.

In Fig. 7 the combined clock and lamp includes a base iii and a lamp reflects 28 The base is equipped with drawers 42, a motorized pencil sharpener 43 and an appointment alarm clock 44.

In Fig. 8 the combined clock and lamp includes a base ill and a lamp reflector 28%- The base is equipped with compartments 45 in which electric lighters may be placed on revolving shelves. In this figure the clock is provided with a suitable revolving rainbow color lighting effect at 46.

In Fig. 9 the combined clock and lamp includes a base ill and a lamp reflector 28 The base is equipped with drawer 4'! and a twin bedroom alarm clock.

In Fig. 10 the combined clock and lamp includes a base it and a lamp reflector 28. The base is equipped with drawers 48, fountain pen holders 49, barometers 50 and a thermometer i.

In Fig. 11 the combined clock and lamp includes a base i0 and a lamp reflector 28 The base is equipped with letter racks 52, pen holders 53, pencil holders 54 and a stamp moistener 55.

In Fig. 12 the combined clock and lamp includes a base Ill and a lamp reflector 28. The

base is equipped with a letter rack 56, a combined mirror and picture frame 51 and rubber stamp racks 58.

While I have illustrated and described the preferred embodiments of my invention, it is to be cise construction herein disclosed and the right is reserved to all changes and modifications coming within the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by United States Letter Patent is:

l. A combined clock and lamp comprising a base upon which a clock having a pair of side projections may rest, a standard on the back of said base, a pair of horizontal arms slidably mounted horizontally on said standard and having openings for engaging 'over said side projections, means for urging said arms towards each other, a tube vertically adjustably mounted on said standard and having a. cam portion for moving said arms away from each other when the tube is raised, a reflector for a lamp and provided with a vertical stem passing through said tube, latch means on said standard and stem for holding said stem in selected positions, and another cam on said tube for opening said latch means understood that I do not limit myself to the pre-.

when the tube is raised.

2. A combined clock and lamp comprising a? base upon which a clock having a pair of side projections may rest, a standard on the back of said base, a pair of horizontal arms slidably mounted horizontally on said standard and having openings for engaging over said side projections, means for urging said arms towards each other, a tube vertically adjustably mounted on said standard and having a cam portion for moving said arms away from each other when the tube is raised, a reflector for a lamp and provided with a vertical stem passing through said tube, latch means on said standard and stem for holding said stem in selected positions, and another cam on said tube for opening said latch means when the tube is raised, said standard being provided with lugs engaging top and bottom edges of said horizontal arms for accomplishing said slidable mounting of the arms.

3. A combined clock and lamp, comprising a base upon which a clock having a pair or side projections may rest, a standard on the back' of said base, a pair of horizontal arms slidably mounted horizontally on said standard and having openings for engaging over said side projections, means for urging said arms towards each other, a tube vertically adjustably mounted on said standard and having a cam portion for moving said arms away from each other when the tube is raised, a reflector for a lamp and provided with a vertical stem passing through said tube, latch means on said standard and stem for holding. said stem in selected positions, and another cam on said tube for opening said latch means when the tube is raised, said means for urging said arms towards each other comprising a spring connected between the arms.

4. A combined clock and lamp comprising a base upon which a clock having a pair of side projections may rest, a standard on the back of said base, a pair of horizontal arms slidably mounted horizontally on said standard and having openings for engaging over said side projecprojections may rest, a standard on the back ofsaid' base, a pair of horizontal arms slidably mounted horizontally on said standard and having openings for engaging over said side projections, means for urging said arms towards each other, a tube vertically adjustably mounted on said standard and having a cam portion for moving said arms away from each other when the tube is raised, a reflector for a lamp and provided with a vertical stem passing through said tube, latch means on said standard and stem for holding said stem in selected positions, and another cam on said tube for opening said latch means when the tube is raised, said latch means comprising a leaf spring mounted on the standard and having a pin engaging through a slot in said titgoe and engaging rack teeth formed along said 5 m.

6. A combined clock and lamp comprising a base upon which a clock having a pair or side projections may rest, a standard on the back of said base, a pair of horizontal arms slidably mounted horizontally on said standard and having openings for engaging over said side projections, means for urging said arms towards each other, a tube vertically adjustably mounted on said standard and having a cam portion for moving said arms away from each other when the tube is raised, a reflector for a lamp and provided with a vertical stem passing through said tube, latch means on said standard and stem for holding said stem in selected positions, and another cam on said tube for opening said latch means when the tube is raised, said latch means comprising a leaf spring mounted on the standard and having a pin engaging through a slot in said tube and engaging rack teeth formed along said stem, said latter cam being adapted to engage said leaf spring to withdraw the pin.

VIGGO PETERSON. 

